Techies' Corner

usedtobe · usedtobe

hi all, do any jeep owners have a suggestion for a compatible OBD tool for a JGC Ltd 2003 2.7 diesel, they are apparently not compatible with lots of OBD's, I have searched online and Jeep forums without any luck so far ?? Cheers, henri...

kirraweebob · kirraweebob

Hi all, I have a 2007 AVan with a large skylight where the flyscreen section has torn. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement or alternatively know how to remove the old broken one and replace. It is not the concertina type mentioned in other posts I found I the techie forum. I have (hopefully) att...

Cadpete · Cadpete

Just noticed that the Colorado has standard 7 pin flat trailer socket but from memory the van has a 12 pin flat plug (7 in one row and 5 in the other) - Silly question but do I need a convertor or will the 7 pin top of the 12 pin fit in the 7 pin socket. Picking up the van towards the end of the month and only just re...

Crockie · Crockie

Hi all This is a touchy subject because there are those that would have all maintenance carried out by a tradesperson and others that do anything they want including 240V stuff. DO NOT EVER DO YOU OWN 240 volt WORK!!! Get an electrician This has been repeated over and over, its worth your life to comply....

DeBe · DeBe

The following is just general info & pics of whats in a Engel MRFT-5400-G4.

Crockie · Crockie

Hello all, Thank you so much for the encouraging feedback. It seems that these posts have hit the spot. I want to stop the theory now as it gets very deep and overburdened with maths after only scratching the surface with AC. Today I would like to present multimeter safety and a few facts that Bunnings an...

Kacey and Angie · Kacey and Angie

We have a new van and the fridge is not cooling enough, running on gas the fridge temp is at about 18 to 20 running with geny its the same won't cool enough we ran the geny last light and at 5.30 this morning it was down to 6.5. we live in the Pilbara and the temps this week have been high 30's touching Any idea...

Crockie · Crockie

In our last discussion on semiconductors we discovered that there are 2 types of extrinsic materials, N type with abundance of free electrons and P type with an abundance of spaces or holes for electrons to fill. We the discovered that when fused together a region of high resistance was created at the...

Crockie · Crockie

Welcome to session 4 of our series, once again please let me know if this is useful. Many thanks to those who encourage this in our forum. I would be delighted to have you contribute as a few have. If you need electrical work done on your caravan or RV, get a qualified electrician or auto electrician to do i...

Spit2 · Spit2

Getting a new van, whichbis the better way to go, gas or diesel. Any comments would be good. Cheers penny

JackLC · JackLC

Hoping that you Retreat Caravan owners may be able to help me with a little information. My darling wife is buying me a Weber Baby Q (High Top) for my birthday and I want to be able to store this in the tunnel boot of the Retreat Hamilton that we have on order but I am not sure that it will fit. Could anyone tell...

Crockie · Crockie

Hi folks I have had a request to present a burst on semi conductors. I hope its easy to understand, haven't done this for years. The basic building blocks for semi conductors start with quad valency elements (meaning 4 electrons in the outer orbit) such as silicon and germanium. Now by themselves thes...

Crockie · Crockie

Welcome to number three in this series. Again If this is NOT appropriate please let me know I dont want to be known as the Sheldon of Grey Nomads. I trust you all had a great xmas and are watching the boxing day test or the yachts.If you need electrical work done on your caravan or RV, get a qualified electri...

Crockie · Crockie

Welcome to number two in this series. Again If this is NOT appropriate please let me know I dont want to be known as the Sheldon of Grey Nomads. If you need electrical work done on your caravan or RV, get a qualified electrician or auto electrician to do it. Do not ever attempt it yourself, this stuff is dan...

Murraman · Murraman

We have an 85 Coaster and the radio is a digital one but crap, We bought a 2nd Coaster for the engine but the one in that is crap also. So what I am looking for is good radio reception, Mp3 playback and input jack. Where do people with Coasters install the speakers. Ours has 2 speakers (In roof lining) one abo...

Cupie · Cupie

I'm always tinkering with my 3 way fridge to improve performance. The latest mod was a dismal failure. In my case the top vent of the fridge is too low with about half of it not above the fins. So I got a piece of plastic blind slat & glued it in place so that it covered the lower section of the vent opening...

Crockie · Crockie

I was reading some threads on electrical stuff and wonder if a few simple down to earth "lessons" (for the want of a better word) would be appropriate? If this is NOT appropriate please let me know. One important rider must go in here, if you need electrical work done on your caravan or RV, get...

meetoo · meetoo

Hi all, Can someone give me the exact actual name of the coles and woollies brands of nappy soaker for use in portable toilets please. Thanks. John

oldtrack123 · oldtrack123

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1061803

Fidele · Fidele

We are planning a trip to Perth next year and are wondering is it advisable to carry spare diesel with you ? Perhaps one or even two jerry cans our motorhome has more than enough carrying capacity for the extra weight. we are aware of the safety aspects and are only seeking advise on the need to carry spare...

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	Jeep issues (Preview) hi all, do any jeep owners have a suggestion for a compatible OBD tool for a JGC Ltd 2003 2.7 diesel, they are apparently not compatible with lots of OBD's, I have searched online and Jeep forums without any luck so far ?? Cheers, henri...	usedtobe	4	1159	06:37 AM Jan 11, 2015 by Crashtac
	Dometic Hatch/Skylight - replace rolling flyscreen (Preview) Hi all, I have a 2007 AVan with a large skylight where the flyscreen section has torn. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement or alternatively know how to remove the old broken one and replace. It is not the concertina type mentioned in other posts I found I the techie forum. I have (hopefully) att...	kirraweebob	6	2940	11:13 AM Dec 31, 2014 by kirraweebob
	trailer plugs (Preview) Just noticed that the Colorado has standard 7 pin flat trailer socket but from memory the van has a 12 pin flat plug (7 in one row and 5 in the other) - Silly question but do I need a convertor or will the 7 pin top of the 12 pin fit in the 7 pin socket. Picking up the van towards the end of the month and only just re...	Cadpete	11	1654	10:47 AM Dec 31, 2014 by Cadpete
	Electrical van maintenance. (Preview) Hi all This is a touchy subject because there are those that would have all maintenance carried out by a tradesperson and others that do anything they want including 240V stuff. *DO NOT EVER DO YOU OWN 240 volt WORK!!! Get an electrician* This has been repeated over and over, its worth your life to comply....	Crockie	3	696	12:23 PM Dec 29, 2014 by Crockie
	ENGEL Fridge MRFT-5400-G4 (Preview) The following is just general info & pics of whats in a Engel MRFT-5400-G4.	DeBe	26	7518	10:01 AM Dec 24, 2020 by yobarr
	Electricity safety for laypeople (Preview) Hello all, Thank you so much for the encouraging feedback. It seems that these posts have hit the spot. I want to stop the theory now as it gets very deep and overburdened with maths after only scratching the surface with AC. Today I would like to present multimeter safety and a few facts that Bunnings an...	Crockie	5	1107	07:42 PM Feb 27, 2015 by Mark Bolton
	Fridge issues (Preview) We have a new van and the fridge is not cooling enough, running on gas the fridge temp is at about 18 to 20 running with geny its the same won't cool enough we ran the geny last light and at 5.30 this morning it was down to 6.5. we live in the Pilbara and the temps this week have been high 30's touching Any idea...	Kacey and Angie	18	3946	06:52 PM Jan 30, 2016 by tempestv8
	Semi conductor Diode (Preview) In our last discussion on semiconductors we discovered that there are 2 types of extrinsic materials, N type with abundance of free electrons and P type with an abundance of spaces or holes for electrons to fill. We the discovered that when fused together a region of high resistance was created at the...	Crockie	0	524	02:07 PM Dec 27, 2014 by Crockie
	Electricity 104 for laypeople (Preview) Welcome to session 4 of our series, once again please let me know if this is useful. Many thanks to those who encourage this in our forum. I would be delighted to have you contribute as a few have. If you need electrical work done on your caravan or RV, get a qualified electrician or auto electrician to do i...	Crockie	1	563	05:48 PM Dec 27, 2014 by Middo
	Gas versus diesel heating? (Preview) Getting a new van, whichbis the better way to go, gas or diesel. Any comments would be good. Cheers penny	Spit2	16	1558	09:32 PM Jan 1, 2015 by rockylizard
	Retreat Caravan - Tunnel Boot Dimensions (Preview) Hoping that you Retreat Caravan owners may be able to help me with a little information. My darling wife is buying me a Weber Baby Q (High Top) for my birthday and I want to be able to store this in the tunnel boot of the Retreat Hamilton that we have on order but I am not sure that it will fit. Could anyone tell...	JackLC	9	2821	06:17 PM Jan 5, 2015 by JackLC
	Semiconductors (Preview) Hi folks I have had a request to present a burst on semi conductors. I hope its easy to understand, haven't done this for years. The basic building blocks for semi conductors start with quad valency elements (meaning 4 electrons in the outer orbit) such as silicon and germanium. Now by themselves thes...	Crockie	9	1088	10:53 PM Dec 27, 2014 by The Phantom
	Electricity 103 for laypeople (Preview) Welcome to number three in this series. Again If this is NOT appropriate please let me know I dont want to be known as the Sheldon of Grey Nomads. I trust you all had a great xmas and are watching the boxing day test or the yachts.If you need electrical work done on your caravan or RV, get a qualified electri...	Crockie	6	1155	05:07 PM Dec 29, 2014 by Gus1949
	Electricity 102 for laypeople (Preview) Welcome to number two in this series. Again If this is NOT appropriate please let me know I dont want to be known as the Sheldon of Grey Nomads. If you need electrical work done on your caravan or RV, get a qualified electrician or auto electrician to do it. Do not ever attempt it yourself, this stuff is dan...	Crockie	13	1417	12:14 PM Dec 26, 2014 by Radar
	Radio in a Coaster Ideas (Preview) We have an 85 Coaster and the radio is a digital one but crap, We bought a 2nd Coaster for the engine but the one in that is crap also. So what I am looking for is good radio reception, Mp3 playback and input jack. Where do people with Coasters install the speakers. Ours has 2 speakers (In roof lining) one abo...	Murraman	12	1713	07:45 AM Dec 30, 2014 by Santa
	My failed Fridge Mod (Preview) I'm always tinkering with my 3 way fridge to improve performance. The latest mod was a dismal failure. In my case the top vent of the fridge is too low with about half of it not above the fins. So I got a piece of plastic blind slat & glued it in place so that it covered the lower section of the vent opening...	Cupie	9	1420	11:36 PM Dec 28, 2014 by Cupie
	Electricity 101 for laypeople (Preview) I was reading some threads on electrical stuff and wonder if a few simple down to earth "lessons" (for the want of a better word) would be appropriate? If this is NOT appropriate please let me know. One important rider must go in here, if you need electrical work done on your caravan or RV, get...	Crockie	9	1221	12:07 PM Dec 26, 2014 by Radar
	nappy soaker name (Preview) Hi all, Can someone give me the exact actual name of the coles and woollies brands of nappy soaker for use in portable toilets please. Thanks. John	meetoo	14	2424	07:20 AM Dec 27, 2014 by jules47
	RECALL SRG 4outlet power boards (Preview) http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1061803	oldtrack123	1	779	02:28 AM Dec 23, 2014 by Igo
	Carrying spare fuel over the Nullabor ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We are planning a trip to Perth next year and are wondering is it advisable to carry spare diesel with you ? Perhaps one or even two jerry cans our motorhome has more than enough carrying capacity for the extra weight. we are aware of the safety aspects and are only seeking advise on the need to carry spare...	Fidele	37	2832	05:25 PM Jan 18, 2015 by The Phantom
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